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K850 SDV

1993 Mercedes-benz 250

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

191,572 mi
Last recorded191,572 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 250163,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK850 SDV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2017 191,572 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened also across axle (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 190,322 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 190,322 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear silencer blowing

Pass 10 Mar 2015 188,389 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 188,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 18 Mar 2014 186,425 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 186,394 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 183,725 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes worn

near side rear tyre on 1/6mm screw in tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2012 181,324 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 181,324 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 178,582 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 174,017 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 174,017 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Drivers(offside front) floor area corroded/holed on lower skin

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 173,973 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 171,706 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 171,706 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 162,652 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2007 152,985 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 152,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 144,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2006 144,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?

Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
2,936
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 715
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 666
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 458
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K850 SDV is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 163,259 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 250 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 875 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K850 SDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K850 SDV registered?

K850 SDV is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 14 January 1993.

Is K850 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K850 SDV shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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